That the Greeks established fortresses on high places for defence and refuge (acropolis) and as the city-state developed built their temples there . One of the temples was dedicated to the patron god of the city who protected it - in this case the goddess Parthenos (virgin) Athena after whom the city was named. The temple was also the repository for the city's treasure as they would not dare steal from the goddess, and was also a refuge for those seeking protection from the goddess, as no one would touch someone under her protection.
Site: uphill, overlooking Athens. have to look up at it, can be seen from a distance (e.g. the sea when entering the city)
Size: big, meant to impress, peripteral temple (8x17 simngle row of columns all the way around)
Unusual 8 columns at front (usually 6 on temples) highlights the buildings importace and exceptional nature
Main emphasis on exterior instead of interior to ensure maximum impact on the viewer - only priests originally allowed into the actual building
Doric style -strong, robust and masculine
Would have been painted - blue and red and gilded with gold (gold statues on the roof seen from afar)
Storehouse for Athens wealth and became a symbol of it
Parthenon was a treasury (bank) of the city and became a temple later - giant treasury to hold the riches of Athens
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1. it was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.
2. it was part of the Ancient Athenian Acropolis.
3. because Athena was the goddess of war & wisdom
The Parthenon, Was Named After Athna. (The Goddess Of ''Wisdom'')
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No. The Parthenon in Athens does not have a dome, but it may be confused with the Pantheon in Rome which does have a dome.
the Parthenon was created by for young girls
The PARTHENON still exists today, but no panthenon.
Parthenon
Well thought of, highly regarded.
The most famous Greek temple is the Parthenon, seated atop the Acropolis. The original purpose of the Parthenon was as a temple to the Goddess Athena. Inside the temple was a giant statue of Athena, carved out of solid gold and ivory. This statue is long since destroyed, but the Parthenon remains.
Yes, Wyotech a highly regarded institution for training in the technical skills. You can learn many trades there, and there awards are recognized as such.
In Japan, merchants were not as well regarded, peasant farmers were more highly regarded and women were exacted to be stronger.
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Highly regarded, respected.
In the early days, the skill of weaving or as the Romans put it "working in wool", was highly regarded as women wove the cloth for the clothing.In the early days, the skill of weaving or as the Romans put it "working in wool", was highly regarded as women wove the cloth for the clothing.In the early days, the skill of weaving or as the Romans put it "working in wool", was highly regarded as women wove the cloth for the clothing.In the early days, the skill of weaving or as the Romans put it "working in wool", was highly regarded as women wove the cloth for the clothing.In the early days, the skill of weaving or as the Romans put it "working in wool", was highly regarded as women wove the cloth for the clothing.In the early days, the skill of weaving or as the Romans put it "working in wool", was highly regarded as women wove the cloth for the clothing.In the early days, the skill of weaving or as the Romans put it "working in wool", was highly regarded as women wove the cloth for the clothing.In the early days, the skill of weaving or as the Romans put it "working in wool", was highly regarded as women wove the cloth for the clothing.In the early days, the skill of weaving or as the Romans put it "working in wool", was highly regarded as women wove the cloth for the clothing.
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They were not as highly regarded to as education and nobility. Because of the lack of arts, many people refer to it as the Dark Age, as in no progression, and no art. In return, the renaissance began.